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Job 32:2 cpdv — And Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram, was angry and indignant. But he was angry against Job b…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram, was angry and indignant. But he was angry against Job because he described himself to be just in the presence of God. "

— Job 32:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Job 32 — Context

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But these three men ceased to answer Job, because he considered himself justified.

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And Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram, was angry and indignant. But he was angry against Job because he described himself to be just in the presence of God.

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Moreover, he was indignant with his friends because they had not found a reasonable response, except in so far as they condemned Job.

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Therefore, Eliu waited while Job was talking, for these were his elders that were speaking.

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But when he saw that these three were not able to respond, he was extremely angry.

Job 32:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 32:2 say?
Job 32:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram, was angry and indignant. But he was angry against Job because he described himself to be just in the presence of God. ”
Where is Job 32:2 in the Bible?
Job 32:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 32, verse 2.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 32:2.
What translation should I read Job 32:2 in?
Job 32:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 32:2?
Job 32:2 reads (CPDV): “And Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram, was angry and indignant. But he was angry against Job because he described himself to be just in the presence of God. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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